Fenix HT18R V2.0 vs Fenix LR36R size comparison
The Fenix LR36R is 39 mm (1.54 in) shorter than the Fenix HT18R V2.0, and 11.8 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 135 g heavier (with battery).
The Fenix LR36R is 39 mm (1.54 in) shorter than the Fenix HT18R V2.0, and 11.8 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 135 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix HT18R V2.0 Check price ↗ | Fenix LR36R Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 199.7 mm (7.86 in) | 160.7 mm (6.33 in)−39 mm |
| Head / width | 68 mm (2.68 in) | 56.2 mm (2.21 in)−11.8 mm |
| Body | 25.4 mm (1.00 in) | 55.1 mm (2.17 in)+29.7 mm |
| Weight | 358 g with battery | 493 g with battery+135 g |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| Max output | 3,700 lm | 10,000 lm |
| Throw | 1100 m | 1260 m |
| Type | Thrower / search | Thrower / search |
| Price | $149.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $359.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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HT18R V2.0 vs LR36R: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix LR36R is the shorter light: 160.7 mm (6.33 in) against 199.7 mm (7.86 in), a difference of 39 mm (20%). At its widest point the Fenix LR36R is 11.8 mm slimmer (56.2 vs 68 mm). The Fenix HT18R V2.0 is 135 g lighter (358 g vs 493 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix LR36R is rated brighter: 10,000 lm maximum vs 3,700 lm for the Fenix HT18R V2.0, 170% more. For beam distance the Fenix LR36R reaches further: 1260 m vs 1100 m rated throw (15% more).
Battery
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HT18R V2.0 was $149.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix LR36R $359.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HT18R V2.0 cost $210.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are throwers / search lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix HT18R V2.0 if you want less weight (135 g lighter). Choose the Fenix LR36R if you want a shorter light (39 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (11.8 mm narrower), more output (10,000 lm vs 3,700 lm) and longer throw (1260 m vs 1100 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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HT18R V2.0 vs LR36R FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix HT18R V2.0 or the Fenix LR36R?
The Fenix LR36R is the shorter light: 160.7 mm (6.33 in) against 199.7 mm (7.86 in), a difference of 39 mm (20%). At its widest point the Fenix LR36R is 11.8 mm slimmer (56.2 vs 68 mm). The Fenix HT18R V2.0 is 135 g lighter (358 g vs 493 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix HT18R V2.0 or the Fenix LR36R?
The Fenix LR36R is rated brighter: 10,000 lm maximum vs 3,700 lm for the Fenix HT18R V2.0, 170% more. For beam distance the Fenix LR36R reaches further: 1260 m vs 1100 m rated throw (15% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix HT18R V2.0 or the Fenix LR36R?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix HT18R V2.0 was $149.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Fenix LR36R $359.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix HT18R V2.0 cost $210.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix HT18R V2.0 and Fenix LR36R use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Fenix HT18R V2.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $149.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix LR36R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $359.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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